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 So, today is July 4th and most people are out celebrating, me?  I am sitting at home planning our trip to Biloxi.  We go each summer, but didn't get to go last year, obviously.  We are headed out soon and we are all looking forward to it.  It cracks me up when people hear I am taking the kids to Biloxi, but they are always surprised to know there is fun for the kids too!  FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this rev iew were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. A few years ago, Margaritaville opened in Biloxi and since then, we have added that as a must stop for our trip!  We absolutely love going there!  Once you arrive, they have a nice parking area.  You can choose to valet, or self park.  You head on inside and go up the escalator.  T...

People always seem to look surprised when I tell them we plan a yearly trip to Biloxi.  They are quick to ask, "With your kids?  What do you do?"  So I thought it would be nice to share again just what our Biloxi trip looks like each year.  I have posted before (and shared on INSTAGRAM ) but thought I would share a few more pictures from our last trip.  Our "Home away from Home" each summer for at least a few days.   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Let me start by saying that I have been going to Biloxi for years.  I love it there and now it is a fun place that my kids look forward to visiting each year as well.  We plan a trip at some point each summer and normally my parents go as ...

If you remember me talking about how much we love the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi, you might be curious as to why I take my kids to a "casino."  There are some people that just don't realize how much there is to do there.  Today, I want to share more about "The Beau!" FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation First of all, as I have mentioned before, The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is so much more than just a hotel and casino. When we went to Biloxi to handle things after the death of Marc's dad (years ago), we were lucky to be stranded there. Not sure what I am talking about?  The weather was bad and that was when the Ice Storm hit the south. We were stuck at The Beau and it could have been worse.  They have several r...

If you know me, you might now that I am all about trying to make the most of memories with my children.  I am blessed that we are able to go and do different things and each time we can, we are so thankful for the opportunity.  Recently we were invited to Bowlmor in Chamblee for an event to see what all their place offered.  As we walked in, I felt like this was a throwback to the traditional bowling alley / arcade that I remember going to as a child.  I LOVED IT.   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Once you enter Bowlmor, you are immediately greeted by the employees at the shoe and lane rental station. Right behind them you see a good amount of lanes that are calling your name to come and play.  If that is...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Last week we were able to go to the official opening of Main Event Entertainment in Alpharetta ... What you didn't know is that we were there just a few days before learning what all is offered when you have a birthday party there... (You also might not have known that we went back last weekend when my parents came to town...  We really love that place... Also, we had friends that saw our review that headed there today...  we might have tried to meet them, but it was just not happening today.)   So - today I want to tell you about their birthday party options...  The day of the party was our first time at Main Event and you pull up to a massive building, it is very festive looking and let...